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Goldman Sachs has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a Bitcoin fund. The cryptocurrency is trading near $80,000, with one billionaire investor potentially influencing the market rally.

France's representative to the UN Security Council stated that Israel is strengthening Hezbollah's authority by bombing Lebanese cities. The ambassador's statement came in response to Israel's military incursion into Lebanon.

USCIS has implemented a new policy regarding green card applications filed within the United States, known as Adjustment of Status. This update follows repair work on Amtrak overhead wires and infrastructure damage from a recent track fire in one of the Hudson River Tunnels.

Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC bought $395.4 million in TPL stock on May 29, 2026. The firm's insider performance from 2020-2024 shows a 34% total return over one year. The total trade volume is 277. The transaction is one of the largest stock acquisitions recently. Horizon Kinetics has acquired $395.4 million in stock for TPL, according to recent financial filings. Horizon Kinetics has purchased $395.4 million worth of stock in TPL Corporation. This investment could impact TPL's market position.

Tennis player Serena Williams is returning to the sport after a four-year absence. The 23-time Grand Slam champion will make her comeback at Queen's Club. She will appear at Queen's Club later this month and has been granted a wildcard entry. The specific tournament for her return has not yet been announced. She is reportedly in very fit condition and could make an impact. Martina Navratilova is cited as a precedent. Tennis legend Serena Williams, aged 44, is set to compete in a doubles match. Tennis star Serena Williams has confirmed her return to competition at the age of 40. She last played professionally four years ago and is expected to compete at Wimbledon. She is set to play for the Queen Club and will face the Mets and Matt's Vancouver. She stated she knows what she needs to do and respects everyone involved.

A new adaptation of a Jane Austen novel, featuring Mary B, is now streaming on BritBox. The story focuses on a character finding her voice after a lifetime of being overlooked.

Fourteen news publishers have filed a lawsuit against Cohere AI. The suit claims that Cohere AI used copyrighted material without permission for its AI models. This explosive staff memo was published in the NYTimes.

SpeedLabs has secured $6.5 million in funding to develop a sports betting platform utilizing real-time markets. The company aims to revolutionize the sports betting industry with its technology.

OpenPayd will list on Nasdaq through a merger with Titan Acquisition Corp., valued at $1.145 billion. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026, providing $276 million for US expansion. The platform serves over 1,100 clients and bridges TradFi and DeFi.

A retirement fund has disclosed a $219 million stake in MicroStrategy. This comes amid warnings of a Bitcoin price crash and revelations of a BlackRock sell-off. Goldman Sachs has filed with the SEC to launch a Bitcoin fund, indicating potential institutional interest.